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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was released within a month of the ST600 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS2 matches up vs the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung ST600

 TS2 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Panasonic TS2

 ST600 TS2 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung ST600

 TS2 ST600 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TS2 against the ST600.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and ST600 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and ST600.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Samsung ST600
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
30
quite wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung ST600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung ST600
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-26 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $330